Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist - $2,141 per week at Henry Ford Health System - 47601 Grand River Ave summary:
The Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist performs invasive procedures under the direction of a Radiologist to aid in evaluating pathological entities. They prepare patients for examinations, manage imaging equipment, and assist in complex diagnostic procedures while ensuring patient safety and optimal imaging quality. This role includes training new personnel and ensuring compliance with radiation protection principles.
Certification Details
BLS
Job Details
Under the direction of a Radiologist, specializes in the performance of procedures of an invasive nature to aid in the evaluation of pathological entities as prescribed by a physician.Explains examination procedure to patients and prepares patient for the examination.Prepares prescribed contrast median, medications, and IV solutions for administration to patients.Reviews clinical data on requisition, analyzes anatomical structure of patient, sets up equipment and, following protocols, and assists Radiologist in performing complex diagnostic invasive procedures.Prepares and sets up sterile equipment, physiological monitors, pressure injectors, and imaging equipment required for the procedure.Is one of the team who actively assesses the patient condition before, during, and following all procedures.Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information for the area of the body being studied.May assist with the training of new personnel and/or student who are assigned to the division.Performs all imaging procedures by demonstrating the principles of radiation protection: may involve shielding of patients, selection of appropriate equipment settings to reduction dose, using other ALARA techniques, etc.PACS: ensures high quality image delivery into PACS; including viewing of images into PACS, and confirming image/series counts.RIS: completes all study indexing; including study begin, study end, and the completion of the study in the Radiology Information SystemUtilizes independent judgment in determining appropriate imaging techniques, patient positioning, and safety practices.
Keywords:
Interventional radiology, patient care, diagnostic imaging, radiologic technologist, medical procedures, radiation safety, contrast media, medical imaging, patient evaluation, healthcare
